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15 Cards in this Set
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DDS (Degree of Dental Surgery): Duties & Educational Requirements |
Duties: Legally allowed to perform dentistry procedures Educational requirements: Achieved after 4 years of academic study, 2 years of scientific study, and 2 years of clinical study |
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DANB (Dental Assistant National Board) |
Administers exams for certification of dental assistants and related services. Originally called the Certifying Board of ADAA. Founded in 1948. |
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CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation) |
Sets standards and accredits dental education programs |
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ADAA (American Dental Assistants Association) |
Association of dental assistants providing workshops, continuing education seminars, and a network of professionals. Founded in 1924 by Juliette Southard. |
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ADA (American Dental Association) |
Professional organization of dentists. Founded in 1859 in Niagara Falls. |
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CRFDA (Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant) Exam |
1. Anatomy, morphology, and physiology (AMP) 2. Impressions (IMP) 3. Temporaries (TMP) 4. Isolation (IS) 5. Sealants (SE) 6. Restorative Functions (RF) |
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CPFDA (Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant) Exam |
1. Coronal Polish (CP) 2. Sealants (SE) 3. Topical Anesthesia (TA) 4. Topical Fluoride (TF) |
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NELDA (National Entry Level Dental Assistant) Exam |
1. Radiation Health and Safety (RDH) Exam 2. Infection Control (ICE) 3. Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP) |
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COA (Certified Orthodontic Assistant) Exam |
1. Orthodontic Assisting (OA) 2. Infection Control (ICE) |
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CDA (Certified Dental Assistant Exam) |
1. General Chairside Assisting (GC) 2. Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) 3. Infection Control (ICE) |
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ADHA (American Dental Hygienist Association) |
Professional organization of dental hygienists |
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RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)- Duties & Educational Requirements |
Duties: Responsible for removing deposits on teeth, exposes radiographs, places topical fluoride and sealants, and provides patients with home care instructions. Educational Requirements: Must pass a written national exam and a written clinical state-specific exam. requires 2 years of academic study and a minimum associate's degree in dental hygiene. |
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CDA (Certified Dental Assistant): Duties & Educational Requirements |
Duties: assisting in dental procedures, administrative/office duties, exposing radiographs, prepping for patient, charting, infection control, mixing & passing instruments, ensuring patient comfort, pour and trim models, patient education, postoperative instructions, inventory and ordering supplies, OSHA compliance Educational Requirements: completion of dental program approved by CODA. successful completion of national written exam and state specific clinical exam |
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ADLTA (American Dental Laboratory Technician Association) |
Professional Organization for dental lab technicians |
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CDT (Certified Dental Technician): Duties & Educational Requirements |
Duties: creates dentures, bridges, and crowns based off of a prescription written by the dentist Educational Requirements: training through apprenticeships, commercial school, or ADA accredited program (approximately 3-4 years for full training) |
